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When is the festival celebrated according to the Hindu calendar?
When is the festival celebrated according to the Hindu calendar?
- During the 15th day of the second month
- During the 9th day of the first month (correct)
- During the 25th day of the fourth month
- During the 20th day of the third month
What do followers of Shaivism value?
What do followers of Shaivism value?
- Self-discipline and philosophy (correct)
- Material wealth and social status
- Only temples and sacred texts
- Magic and chanting
Who is the supreme deity for Shaktas?
Who is the supreme deity for Shaktas?
- Ganesha
- Lord Shiva
- Lord Vishnu
- The Goddess Shakti (correct)
What do Shaktas use to summon cosmic forces?
What do Shaktas use to summon cosmic forces?
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Who is God for the Vaishnavites?
Who is God for the Vaishnavites?
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How many manifestations of deities do Smartas have?
How many manifestations of deities do Smartas have?
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What are Smartas known for?
What are Smartas known for?
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Where do Shaivites worship?
Where do Shaivites worship?
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What is Lord Shiva known as in Shaivism?
What is Lord Shiva known as in Shaivism?
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What is a characteristic of Vaishnavites?
What is a characteristic of Vaishnavites?
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What is the divine mother referred to as in Shaktism?
What is the divine mother referred to as in Shaktism?
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